His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, held a telephone call today with Syrian Arab Republic Minister of Interior Mr. Anas Khattab.

During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, discussed ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two interior ministries, and addressed a number of topics of mutual interest.

The call also addressed the latest security developments in the Syrian Arab Republic, foremost of which was the terrorist bombing that recently took place in Damascus. His Highness the Minister of Interior affirmed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of this bombing, and its full solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic in confronting all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, stressing the Kingdom's steadfast position in supporting Syria's security and stability.